The organist librarian

15.9.17 Good breakfast including fried egg. Tour of Lisbon but guide talked too much. Belem watchtower, Navigators monument, Jeronimos monastery church very crowded. Tomb of Vasco da Gama and poet Luis de Camoes. Delicious Pasteis de Belem. To Cascais along the coast and tour of Palace of Quezal which has been well restored. Not a patch on Versailles or Schonbrunn or St Petersburg. Nce gardens but very few seats. Sardines and beer for lunch (very quick service) Santini icecream. View of farthest point West of European continent same latitude as New York! Lovely day but windy. To supermarket to get food and mateus rose wine. To hotel Don Pedro spa. 

My old hat and beach towel come in useful! Taking part in silk painting were Ann, Jean from tai chi and Diana and Carole enjoyed it. I woke early so was able to prepare the material for the talks on being a pilgrim on Wednesday. To work and as only senior could not leave the building for reading group lunch or visit to the park. 5 came to do the free silk painting course and really enjoyed it. To vespers and Mass and the large robed choir from Belem, Lisbon sang well although they did slot in an extra motet and there was an appeal for the Passage. Asked Canon Christopher about organists dinner and swine flu. He knows Canon Boswell well and said until there is a major epidemic don't panic! Swavek looking very brown from his holiday. Charles Cole played Dubois Toccata. Home listening to prom of MGM musicals and watched the rest of it. Sir Thomas Allen on great form and looking very distinguished. Miserable weather and 3rd test washed out today.